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Jaishankar holds talks with several Asian counterparts

Jaishankar holds talks with several Asian counterparts

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

He also reiterated India's strong support in the fight against terrorism with Sri Lanka, which saw the country's worst terror attack on Easter Sunday.

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Kishor held out the possibility of Jan Suraaj metamorphosing into a political party at a latter stage.

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Saeed said Pakistan government has added insult to the wounds of Kashmiris by welcoming Singh.

Is she Congress's UP CM face? Priyanka keeps everyone guessing

Is she Congress's UP CM face? Priyanka keeps everyone guessing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"You are seeing my face everywhere," the Congress leader added while addressing a press conference to release the party's 'youth manifesto' along with her brother and former president Rahul Gandhi.

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The party, which is facing the elections with allies, actor R Sarath Kumar-headed All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi and India Jananayaka Katchi of Lok Sabha MP Paarivendhar, has announced it will test its fortunes from 154 of the 234 seats, leaving the rest to its two partners.

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Fadnavis said, "Nawab Malik and his family members were part of a company which purchased land in Kurla (area of Mumbai) at a very low rate by making some fictitious documents. There are four such land purchase deals where I can firmly say that Malik has entered into land deals with the underworld."

Kejriwal names retired Army man as U'khand CM face

Kejriwal names retired Army man as U'khand CM face

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Describing Kothiyal as a true soldier, Kejriwal said the former Army officer is affectionately called 'Bhole Ka Fauji' by the locals in recognition of his work during the 2013 floods in Kedarnath.

AAP promises free electricity if voted to power in UP

AAP promises free electricity if voted to power in UP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The AAP on Thursday said if it is voted to power in UP, it will provide 300 units of free electricity to domestic consumers, waive 'inflated' bills and ensure 24-hour power supply.

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

If Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai bought it in 2015, did he get prior approval from the Union home ministry, and did he include it in his annual wealth returns, sections of the media want to know. N Sathiya Moorthy on the curious case of the 'Rafale' watch.

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Asserting that there was growing scourge of terrorism in view of fast growing linkages of terrorist groups across the globe, India on Tuesday strongly advocated stepped up cooperation through intelligence exchange and training with 54 African countries.

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

Dynastic corruption growing challenge: PM Modi

Dynastic corruption growing challenge: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

If suitable action is not taken in corruption cases, it becomes normalised in society, the prime minister said. When a generation sees that a corrupt person in the family is let off without or very little punishment, their courage to indulge in corrupt activities grows manifolds, he said.

RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

"We will also approach the Election Commission with the claim that we represent the real RLSP and we enjoy the support of most workers and office-bearers in the party," Shyam said making it clear that the RLSP was heading towards a split.

Why Is The Taliban Angry With Pakistan?

Why Is The Taliban Angry With Pakistan?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Taliban is showing its strong discontent as the high hopes given to it by the Pakistani military have been dashed, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Anurag Thakur uses 'Gabbar' jibe to attack RJD

Anurag Thakur uses 'Gabbar' jibe to attack RJD

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

"'So ja bete nahi to Gabbar Singh aa jayega'. Mothers, who have seen the jungle raj days in Bihar, please do tell your children, especially youth, on the polling day to cast their votes carefully, otherwise they (the RJD) may return to power... those who ran a regime of terror and fear," he told a press conference.

'India did not yield any ground at WTO'

'India did not yield any ground at WTO'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

India did not yield any major ground on trade facilitation while it managed to successfully push its stand on food security issues through the WTO meeting in Bali, a top official said.

Food security should not distort global agri market: EU

Food security should not distort global agri market: EU

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Trade ministers and diplomats from around 130 countries are participating in the four-day meeting that started on Tuesday.

India, Australia decide to expand military engagements

India, Australia decide to expand military engagements

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

India and Australia on Saturday decided to expand military engagements across services and facilitate greater sharing of critical information in line with their resolve to significantly expand strategic ties.

Will beat Yogi to repeat 1971 history: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Will beat Yogi to repeat 1971 history: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

He also rejected allegations of being a vote cutter and cleared the air about his fallout with the Akhilesh Yadav-led party.

BJP will win 125-130 seats: Yeddyurappa

BJP will win 125-130 seats: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Yeddyurappa expressed confidence that there is a strong wave in favour of his party.

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

India also called for crippling the illicit drug trade which provides financial sustenance to these terror outfits.

India not blocking rule-based global trade, says Modi

India not blocking rule-based global trade, says Modi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

He conveyed India's position to visiting Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization Jose Graziano da Silva whom he urged to take the lead in protecting the interests of the poor and farmers at the World Trade Organisation.

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'

ED raids on Channi's nephew: Sidhu says no clean chit to anyone

ED raids on Channi's nephew: Sidhu says no clean chit to anyone

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Replying to a question on the Enforcement Directorate raids at many places including at the premises of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's nephew, Sidhu slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the raids and said the ED took action after nearly four years of the registration of the case.

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Rebel Lok Janshakti Party MP Pashupati Kumar Paras appeared to have scored a point on Thursday when he was unanimously elected as the new national president even as the faction headed by his cornered nephew Chirag Paswan dug in its heels and vowed to teach the 'traitors' a lesson.

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Sing is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India.

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

If the WTO talks in Bali fail, it will adversely impact India.

COVID-19: 4 interministerial teams sent to Guj, Telangana, TN

COVID-19: 4 interministerial teams sent to Guj, Telangana, TN

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The ministry had sent the six previous teams to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal to review the implementation of the lockdown measures after the assessment of ground situation in identified select districts.

Vadra hints at joining politics; Cong's PM candidate, mocks BJP

Vadra hints at joining politics; Cong's PM candidate, mocks BJP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

'All these years of experience and learning cannot be just wasted and should be put to better use...Once all these accusations and allegations are over, I feel I should dedicate a larger role in serving the people'

NDA to form govt in Bihar next week with Nitish as CM

NDA to form govt in Bihar next week with Nitish as CM

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Kumar, who looks on course to becoming the longest serving chief minister of the state during his new term, was expected to take oath on or after Monday next week before which he will send his resignation to the governor since his current tenure expires at the end of November.

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The party is less forthcoming about who the chief minister will be if it stays in power.

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

China, Indonesia ready to agree to a four-year interim solution.

Athawale sorry for 'not affected by fuel prices as I'm minister' remark

Athawale sorry for 'not affected by fuel prices as I'm minister' remark

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

In a statement issued in Mumbai, Athawale, a Bharatiya Janata Party ally and the Union Minister of State for Social Justice, said that he understands people are getting affected by the rising fuel prices.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oz 'deeply disappointed' on Taliban's interim cabinet

Oz 'deeply disappointed' on Taliban's interim cabinet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Australian foreign minister Marise Payne and defence minister Peter Dutton will visit India from September 10 to 12 to take part in the dialogue with their Indian counterparts.

Mamata to visit Delhi amid fresh buzz over anti-BJP front

Mamata to visit Delhi amid fresh buzz over anti-BJP front

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The talk of an anti-BJP front got revived after leaders of various parties and prominent individuals congregated at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's New Delhi residence last month.

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.

Exit polls: BJP to retain UP; AAP to sweep Punjab; tight race in Goa, U'khand

Exit polls: BJP to retain UP; AAP to sweep Punjab; tight race in Goa, U'khand

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Several exit polls on Monday forecast a clear majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh and the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab with some of them giving an edge to the saffron party in Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

More than 2,000 activists of various religious and jihadi outfits in Pakistan on Wednesday protested against the visit of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him for the unrest in Kashmir.